- welcome
- the place for families
- the place for business
- summer activities for children
- historic billericay
- accommodation
- christmas 2008
- special wedding open days
| the belvedere - the place for families |
| Situated in a 20-acre site, the Belvedere is a family-run business that caters for families, whether you visit just for a drink, or host your wedding, christening, anniversary party or other family get-together here. Outside the Belvedere, there is ample patio space equipped with a massive barbecue, making it ideal for outdoor summer parties or to offer pre-ceremony drinks at your wedding, or even just a cool, quiet place to drift in and out of during a celebration. |
| the belvedere - the place for business |
| With three fully air-conditioned conference rooms to choose from, there is an ideal space for any type of meeting. Room layouts are made up to suit your needs, and with seating capacities between 20 and 220 people just about any meeting can be comfortably accommodated. Like armies, conference delegates march on their stomachs. You can be sure that the inner man (or woman) will be well catered for at the Belvedere. There is a wide range of conference menus from which to choose, either buffet style or seated, there is something to suit your budget and your group’s taste. For incentive days out or teambuilding exercises, the 20 acre grounds offer a wealth of possibilities. The Belvedere boasts one of the biggest golf driving ranges in Essex, so you can get a little friendly competitive spirit going. Other activities hosted recently include archery, quad biking and the ever-popular five a side football competitions. |
| the belvedere - summer activities for children |
| Summer 2008 see’s the introduction of some fantasic events designed for those boring Schools hoildays. Circus Workshops Looking for a different way to entertain your children, The Circus Workshops are a great way to have fun and learn some new skills they can practice and master throughout the school Hoildays. Learn how to juggle, spin plates, diablos and step stilts. A great experience for those budding clowns looking for fun and laughter. Two sessions available each day choose from 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm, Tickets priced at £15.00 per child, suitable for children between the ages of 6- 80.(smaller children welcome providing they have adult supervision). 22nd July 08 28th July 08 5th August 08 11th August 08 Please note that this is an outdoor event except in bad weather when indoor area will beallocated, parents are requested to stay on site at all times, seating area available with bar and food facilities. to Book Call 01268 522828 Interactive Storytelling Emily has been sent to stay with her Aunt Mildred for two weeks during the school hoildays, She hadn’t wanted to go because Aunt Mildred was a very old and very grumpy women who was an Ogre and Emily didn’t want to spend one minute with her. let alone two whole weeks! a fantastic adventure begins when Emily helps Cobweb , a fairy to return to Neverland, But what happens when they see one of Captin Hook’s wicked, evil Pirates? 4th August 08 12th August 08 Two sessions available each day choose from 11am - 1.00pm or 2pm - 4pm, Tickets priced at £15.00 per child includes two hours of story telling and Crafts, suitable for children between the ages of 6- 80.(smaller children welcome providing they have adult supervision). Please note that this is an outdoor event except in bad weather when indoor area will beallocated, parents are requested to stay on site at all times, seating area available with bar and food facilities. to Book Call 01268 522828 |
| the belvedere - historic billericay |
| There has been a centre of commerce, trade and family living in Billericay since Roman times. Evidence in the form of ancient burial mounds suggests occupation of some sort since an even earlier time, going back to the bronze age. When the Romans invaded, the local tribe, the Trinovantes joined with Boadicea to try and repel the invaders. History shows that this was in vain, and after the conquest, a Roman encampment was established close to the current site of Billericay High Street. When the Romans were recalled in AD 410, the area was taken over by the Saxons. Unlike the Romans, they chose to make their main settlement at Great Burstead, then known as ’Burgestede’, a Saxon word meaning fortified place. Prior to the Norman Conquest, Little Burstead was part of the estates of the Earl of Godwin, King Harold’s father. The first mention of the name Bilyryca (there were several spellings) dates back to 1291. At this time, Great Burstead was still the more important place and still home to the parish church. Over the next hundred or so years, the emphasis moved to Billericay, with the chapel being established there in 1342 as bad weather was preventing the people of Billericay from getting to the church in Great Burstead. The church of St Mary Magdalene still has many of the original bricks from this building. in 1381, men from Billericay joined Watt Tyler in the Peasants™ Revolt, which was raised against unfair taxes but eventually brought down through treacherous double dealing and murder. About this time, local inhabitants fell under the spell of the Wycliffe preachers, and got the new religion bug so badly that a number were burned at the stake. Harsh conditions forced many to look to other shores for their survival and five from Billericay joined the original Mayflower sailing to the New World. Of these four are known to have perished in bad weather, but others followed and eventually, the town of Billerica, Massechusets was founded in 1655. The relationship between the two towns continues to this day. Many of the fine Georgian houses built in Billericay still stand, and much can be seen that dates back to this time. The town continued to grow in size and stature, being given a big boost with the coming of the railway when the town was linked to Southend and London in 1889. The first world war saw a famous battle over Billericay, when one of the first Zeppelins on a bombing raid was shot down over the town. Then in a really touching gesture during WW2, a group of schoolchildren from Billerica sent their collected pocket money of $39 to help the town’s Spitfire fund. For more information, why not visit the Cater museum in Billericay High Street. The main source of information used on this page is The History of Billericay website, an excellent resource featuring a historical walk in pictures through Billericay. |
| the belvedere - accommodation |
| While there is no accommodation at the Belvedere, we do appreciate that wedding guests or conference delegates may have travelled to get here and may well need somewhere to stay after the event. Within a very short distance there are a number of hotels that we recommend:
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| the belvedere - christmas 2008 |
| The Belvedere is the ideal venue if you are looking to get into the festive spirit. Friday & Saturday Night Dinner Disco’s £35.95 per person includes: A three course festive meal, 1/2 bottle of wine per person And Disco till 12.30am. Monday - Thursday Dinner Disco’s £19.50 per person includes: A three course festive meal, And disco till 12.00am Sunday Evening Dinner & Disco £19.50 per person includes: A three course festive menu And disco till 12am. A £10.00 per person depsoit is required final balance due one month prior to the date of your function. No pre order required, Dress code casual but smart no jeans or trainers. |
| the belvedere - special wedding open days |
| If you are looking for a perfect venue to host your wedding we would like to offer you this fantasic opportunity to view The Belvedere’s function suites which will be laid out as if a real wedding was going to take place. On our Grand open days we have alos invited a number of specialized wedding services to exhib such as Balloons, photography, Bridal wear and cakes. Making this the ideal opportunity to discuss your special day. Wednesday 30th July 08 Open Evening 5pm - 9pm Sunday 21st September 08 Grand Open Day 10am - 4pm alternatively one of our wedding team would be happy to show you around the venue any time at your convenience. |
